E-commerce/D2C packaging

Omni-channel’s weakest link

Big, bulky, hard-to-handle products pose unique challenges to the supply chain.

October 5, 2018

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Sustainable Packaging

Breakthrough recyclable film technology developed by Amcor

Amcor develops a platform of flexible film products that can handle a range of ambient medium-barrier, ambient high-barrier, and retort high-barrier applications.

October 2, 2018

Sustainable Packaging

100% of Coca-Cola Amatil packaging to be recyclable by 2025

This includes bottles, cans, plastic wrap, glass, and paperboard, says the Australian-based Coca-Cola manufacturer/distributor.

October 1, 2018

E-commerce

The retail apocalypse has been cancelled

Michael LeBlanc, Retail Council of Canada, addressed Pac To The Future in Montreal, Canada and warned the audience not to believe everything they hear in the media.

September 28, 2018

Contract Packaging

CPA releases next edition of landmark industry research report

Expands on 2017 research forecasting further into the industry’s future

September 27, 2018

E-commerce/D2C packaging

Amazon does not want to sell your C.R.A.P.

The e-commerce giant, and e-commerce as a whole, Cannot Realize A Profit on low-priced items shipped alone, which necessitates changes in the way a number of brands sell on the platform.

September 27, 2018

Closures

Leakage-preventing, e-commerce-friendly dispenser pump

By preventing leakage in the e-commerce channel, this new Dow award finalist pump closure for personal care products delivers a better consumer experience and protects brands against negative associations.

September 22, 2018

Sustainability

Seventh Generation first to use 100% PCR cap, naturally

The plant-based household and personal care products producer overcomes the challenges with using 100% recycled-content plastic with a new bottle cap for its Natural Dish Liquid bottle.

September 22, 2018

Protective/transport packaging

Chinese supplements company keeps label release liners out of landfill

By participating in the Avery Dennison Liner Recycling Program, By-Health Co. Ltd. diverts more than 100 metric tons of label release liner, which is recycled into new products.

September 22, 2018

E-commerce/D2C packaging

E-commerce will account for 15% of all retail sales globally by 2025

Consumers continue to demand speed and will pay a premium for convenience.

September 21, 2018

Sustainable Packaging

Coca-Cola's Simply Orange more sustainable, still structurally sound

New 89-oz juice bottle with integral handle switches from PETG to new PET formulation, goes from resin code PETE 7 to code PETE 1.

September 21, 2018

E-commerce/D2C packaging

Dow finalist flexible material replaces corrugated

StealthWrap from Sealed Air, a Dow Diamond Award Finalist, protects many e-commerce goods while eliminating the need for extra shipping cartons and packaging materials.

September 20, 2018

E-commerce/D2C packaging

Consumer demands evolve, says new e-commerce study

Dotcom Distribution’s annual study shows consumers have greater expectations when purchasing online, including free shipping and giveaways.

September 20, 2018